Two pedestrians seriously injured in Copthorne collision

By Matt Pole
Published 21st May 2024, 17:52 BST
Updated 21st May 2024, 17:57 BST
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Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after two pedestrians were seriously injured in a collision in Copthorne.

Police said a grey Vauxhall Vivaro van was travelling southbound on Copthorne Bank on a right-hand bend, near to Francis Court Care Home, when the incident occurred about 9.55am on Saturday, May 18.

Sussex Police said the pedestrians – a 77-year-old local man and a 68-year-old local woman – were both taken to hospital for treatment where they remain in a stable condition.

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The driver of the van – an 80-year-old man from Horley in Surrey – was uninjured, police added.

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after two pedestrians were seriously injured in a collision in Copthorne. Picture by National WorldSussex Police are appealing for witnesses after two pedestrians were seriously injured in a collision in Copthorne. Picture by National World
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after two pedestrians were seriously injured in a collision in Copthorne. Picture by National World

An investigation is underway and anyone who saw what happened, or captured the incident on CCTV or dash cam, is asked to email [email protected] quoting Operation Wicker.

Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone with CCTV covering Copthorne Bank north of the allotments, or Redehall Road south of Smallfield village.